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'No housing crisis', says John Howard

As debate rages about inflation, John Howard says there is no housing crisis but acknowledges there are pressures to be resolved in the sector.

AAP · Apr 28, 2022

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Economist Saul Eslake on why Reserve Bank needs to raise rates next week

After Wednesday’s larger-than-expected inflation number, all attention has turned to the Reserve Bank’s meeting on Tuesday. If the bank moves next week, it will be the first time there’s been a rise in a campaign since 2007, the election John Howard lost.

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2022

Below the Line: former independent Cathy McGowan hits back at John Howard’s ‘anti-Liberal groupies’ jibe – podcast

Former independent federal MP Cathy McGowan has hit back at John Howard’s description of independent candidates as “anti-Liberal groupies”.

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2022

Grattan on Friday: Scott Morrison fails the 'character' test posed by his Warringah candidate

For months there has been a great deal of debate about Scott Morrison’s “character”.

The Conversation · Apr 21, 2022

Mick Watson, union leader, Branxton identity, dies at 78

Vale Mick Watson: Branxton boy plays his final round

Newcastle Herald · Apr 20, 2022

Brendan O'Connor says defence spending under the Howard and Rudd-Gillard governments was similar, on average. Is that correct?

Shadow Defence Minister Brendan O'Connor says the Howard and Rudd-Gillard governments both spend 1.7 to 1.8 per cent of GDP on defence. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2022

Alexander Downer features in UK video promoting Britain’s ‘new plan for immigration’

Former Australian foreign minister says ‘no one will end up being able to reside in the UK if they pay a people smuggler’, in UK Home Office video

The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2022

Coalition’s $220m pledge for native forestry ‘bad news’ for threatened species, conservationists say

Morrison says he ‘won’t support any shutdowns of native forestry’ as he announces new Tasmania hub in country’s most marginal electorate

The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2022

Reconciliation action plans let settlers take up more space, not relinquish it

A money-hungry and growth-at-all-costs society is entirely incompatible with the sovereignty of Indigenous peoples

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2022

Australian prime minister bets on strong economy for reelection as inflation concerns grow

SYDNEY — Prime Minister Scott Morrison has put economic stewardship at the center of his bid for a come-from-behind win in Australia’s May 21 ballot.

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2022